Ochre-bellied flycatcher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ochre-bellied flycatcher |
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Mionectes
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oleagineus
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Mionectes oleaginea (lapsus) |
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The ochre-bellied flycatcher (its scientific name is Mionectes oleagineus) is a small bird. It belongs to a group of birds called tyrant flycatchers. This bird lives in many places. You can find it from southern Mexico all the way through Central America. It also lives in South America, east of the Andes mountains, down to southern Brazil. You can even find it on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
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About the Ochre-bellied Flycatcher
This little bird is quite common. It likes to live in wet forests. You will usually find it in the plants close to the ground, especially near water.
What It Looks Like
Adult ochre-bellied flycatchers are about 12.7 centimeters (5 inches) long. They weigh around 11 grams, which is about the same as two quarters. Their upper body is olive-green. Their head and the top part of their chest are also green. The rest of their belly is a warm, yellowish-brown color, called ochre. They have two light brown stripes on their wings. The edges of their closed wing feathers are also light brown. Male birds are a bit bigger than females, but they look very similar.
There are different types, or subspecies, of this bird. They might have slightly different wing stripes or a different shade of green on their backs. This bird used to be in a different bird group called Pipromorpha.
What It Eats
The ochre-bellied flycatcher is a quiet bird. It's a bit unusual for a tyrant flycatcher because it mostly eats seeds and berries. It also enjoys eating some insects and spiders.
Nests and Life Cycle
This bird builds a special nest. It's shaped like a ball and covered with moss. It has an opening on the side. The nest hangs from a root or a branch, often over water. The female bird lays two or three white eggs. She sits on the eggs for about 18 to 20 days until they hatch. The baby birds are born with soft grey feathers. They stay in the nest for about the same amount of time before they are ready to fly. The male bird does not help raise the young birds.
Sounds and Behavior
The male ochre-bellied flycatcher makes a high-pitched chip sound. He also has a loud choo call. When he wants to show off, he might jump around, flutter his wings, or hover in the air.
